Fragrance comparison

Damarose vs Neo Rose

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 21 Oct 2026 331 ratings analysed

5 wins

Damarose

Xerjoff

4.17288 votes

Rank #5,626 RoseWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

Neo Rose

Nomenclature

3.8143 votes

Rank #36,867 WoodyRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Damarose takes 5 of 7 categories.

Damarose
Choose it for a rose and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Neo Rose
Choose it for a woody and rose character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Damarose5/7

Neo Rose2/7

Ratings & consensus: Damarose
Community sentiment: Damarose
Longevity: Damarose
Sillage & projection: Damarose
Value for money: Neo Rose
Versatility: Neo Rose
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Damarose

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

DamaroseXerjoff

Neo RoseNomenclature

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.17/ 5 · 288 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

3.81/ 5 · 43 votes

Have 36%Had 8%Want 56%

Category winnerDamaroseRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

48%Love

33%Like

9%Ok

9%Dislike

1%Hate

288 votes

23%Love

47%Like

19%Ok

12%Dislike

0%Hate

43 votes

Category winnerDamaroseMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityDamarose

SillageDamarose

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value23

¤ Price value40

Category winnerNeo RoseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

woody92%

floral84%

sweet77%

powdery69%

fruity61%

woody100%

rose91%

patchouli83%

floral74%

warm spicy65%

citrus56%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both woody, rose and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

Red BerriesFreesiaLimeBergamot

Heart

Turkish RoseYlang-YlangJasmineIrisLily-of-the-Valley

Base

MuskAmberVanillaSandalwoodVetiverEgyptian RosewoodPatchouli

Notes

Turkish RosePatchouliWhite WoodPink PepperBlack TeaBergamotFreesiaJasmine

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesFreesia, Bergamot, Turkish Rose and Jasmine. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer61

Fall0

Winter43

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer17

Fall75

Winter33

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNeo RoseMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men4

Unisex18

Women78

Men10

Unisex45

Women45

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,626

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews25

Overall rank#36,867

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerDamaroseHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Xerjoff Damarose opens with a sharp burst of red berries and bergamot before settling into a rich heart of Turkish rose, ylang-ylang, and iris. As the floral core softens, base notes of patchouli, amber, and sandalwood ground the sweetness on skin. Built for spring days and formal daytime gatherings, it offers a tradi…

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Neo Rose by Nomenclature opens with a sharp spike of pink pepper paired with crisp bergamot. Within minutes, bitter black tea and green freesia cool the top notes down, allowing Turkish rose to surface alongside a heavy, earthy patchouli base. White woods build a dry framework underneath, keeping the floral accord fir…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Damarose or Neo Rose?

Damarose takes 5 of 7 categories. Damarose is rated 4.17/5 from 288 votes; Neo Rose is rated 3.81/5 from 43 votes. Choose Damarose for a rose and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose Neo Rose for a woody and rose character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Damarose or Neo Rose?

Damarose lasts longest (Damarose 74/100, Neo Rose 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Damarose or Neo Rose?

Damarose projects furthest (Damarose 61/100, Neo Rose 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Damarose and Neo Rose smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, rose and floral accords. Common notes include Freesia, Bergamot, Turkish Rose and Jasmine.

Is Damarose or Neo Rose better for summer or winter?

For summer, Damarose is the stronger pick. For winter, Damarose is the stronger pick. Neo Rose suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Damarose and Neo Rose?

Damarose has top notes of Red Berries, Freesia, Lime and Bergamot, heart notes of Turkish Rose, Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine and Iris, a base of Musk, Amber, Vanilla and Sandalwood. Neo Rose features Turkish Rose, Patchouli, White Wood, Pink Pepper and Black Tea.